Surely he was "essentially deaf" before being diagnosed, as well. His family just didn't know why he was deaf.
A deaf student at Gallaudet invented the (American) football huddle .
My wife just showed me the Duracell commercial the other day. Really great to see.
They showed the ad on Greta last night; and Greta and the panel (3-4 - don’t recall the #) said how inspiring he is. Greta said she doesn’t know anything about the Seahawks but she hopes they win Sunday (because of him). A couple of others chimed in - Go Seahawks!
I hope my team wins, too :-)
GO SEAHAWKS!!
A young man worked for me 40 years ago that had also been deaf since 3 from rheumatic fever.
6’ 2”, 225 lbs, 30” waist - he had been middle linebacker for the Univ. of Delaware. Not hearing actually was a blessing as he too only moved when the ball moved.......
He is now a very successful business owner with a business he started in New Hampshire....with a wonderful family........
What an inspiring video! I really loved it when he said, “I’ve been deaf since I was 3 so I didn’t hear them”. I just find it so inspirational when someone (despite being told no over and over) pushes on and succeeds. Good for him and I wish him the absolute best of luck!
“All those little things I don’t even recognize it anymore. I just have to work a little harder.”
I love the attitude. I don’t have any preferences for the outcomes this weekend, so maybe this will give me a reason to pull for the Seahawks. However, I am having difficulty getting past the Seattle “proud socialist” lady.....